Top Smith Mountain Lake Events and Live Music in August (2023)

Welcome to the ultimate guide for Smith Mountain Lake events in August!

Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on these fantastic events and live music at Smith Mountain Lake in August.

Here’s our top recommendations of things to do at Smith Mountain Lake this weekend and beyond.

August 1, 2023

Trivia Night: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

August 2, 2023

Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Downtown Moneta. 3-7 p.m.

Yappy Hour: Dress up your pooch and head to Bottles & Bites for treats and prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits local animal shelters. You’re also encouraged to bring a can of pet food or a toy to donate. 4-10 p.m.

Noah Spencer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.

August 3, 2023

Historical Pontoon Boat Tour: Ride with a guide from SML State Park to learn the history of how the lake was created, the origin of the park and more. 9:30-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Game Night: Play Jenga, Yardzee, Corn Hole and Connect Four. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. at Bottles and Bites. 4-10 p.m. 

Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. Learn how it works.

Karaoke Thursdays: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

August 4, 2023

Oyster and Seafood Fest: Family-friendly event featuring oysters from the Chesapeake Bay, lobster rolls, moonshine and wine tastings, ice cream bar and live music 3DT at Harvest Moon Marketplace. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Travis Reigh: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Virginia Electric: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 6-9 p.m.

Elizabeth Davidson: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6-9 p.m.

Rare Form: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Marie Anderson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Shaunna Rae & Paul Mallory: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 2-4 p.m.

Carter Mullins: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.

Breaking the Chain: Live musicat Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Annalyse Marie & Tim Rowlett: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Jodie Davis: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Dustbowl Revival: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

A Look Back at Smith Mountain Lake: Ranger-led program at SML State Park that explores what was here before the lake was built and how hydroelectric power works. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wildlife Wednesday Cruise on the Virginia Dare: Enjoy a delicious lunch, a tour down to the dam and a presentation by an SML State Park interpreter about the wildlife that call SML home. Noon-2 p.m.

Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Downtown Moneta. 3-7 p.m.

Jerry Wimmer: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.

August 10, 2023

Historical Pontoon Boat Tour: Ride with a guide from SML State Park to learn the history of how the lake was created, the origin of the park and more. 9:30-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Game Night: Play Jenga, Yardzee, Corn Hole and Connect Four. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. at Bottles and Bites. 4-10 p.m. 

Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. Learn how it works.

Marshall Morlock: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m.

Karaoke Thursdays: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

Chatham Rabbits: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

Justin Prillaman: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Kelly & Willy Nilly: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6-9 p.m.

Michael Wayne Dill: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 6-9 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer Benefit Concert: Live music by Tret Fure and Friction Farm to benefit the Bedford Humane Society at SML Pavilion. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Apple Butter Soul: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Breaking the Chain: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Yellow Brick Road – A Tribute to Elton John: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

Global War on Terrorism Wall of Remembrance & Family Fun Day: A military appreciation event to remember our fallen heroes and celebrate those brave men and women who continue to serve our country. Flyovers, food, music, activities and more organized by American Legion Post 62. 12-6 p.m. at Crazy Horse Marina.

Keith McFadden: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Stories from Rocky Mount: An afternoon of storytelling about the people, places and events that have shaped Rocky Mount over its past 150 years. Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 3-5 p.m. 

Christian Q. & the Groove: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Just Us Band: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 6-9 p.m.

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.

Martin and Kelly: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Wildlife Canoe Tour: Paddle alongside a guide from SML State Park to look for wildlife on shore, in the air and below the surface of SML. 9-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Jodie Davis: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

TJ Ellis: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 2-4 p.m.

Marie Anderson: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2 p.m.

Sierra Hull: Live music at Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount. 8 p.m. 

August 16, 2023

August 17, 2023

Historical Pontoon Boat Tour: Ride with a guide from SML State Park to learn the history of how the lake was created, the origin of the park and more. 9:30-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Game Night: Play Jenga, Yardzee, Corn Hole and Connect Four. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. at Bottles and Bites. 4-10 p.m. 

Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. Learn how it works.

Karaoke Thursdays: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

Hunter Overstreet: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Christian Quesenberry Band: Live music as part of the Summer Concert Series at SML Pavilion. 6-10 p.m.

Stone Country: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 6-9 p.m.

The Frequency: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill 7:30-10:30 p.m.

$5 Shake: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Justin Prillaman: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Shaunna Rae & Paul Mallory: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 2-4 p.m.

Wildlife Canoe Tour: Paddle alongside a guide from SML State Park to look for wildlife on shore, in the air and below the surface of SML. 9-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Karlee Raye: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

SML Dance Battle: Participate or watch in categories such as salsa, pop, country, hip hop, freestyle, line dancing and jazz. 6-9 p.m. at Cilantro’s Mexican Grill.

$5 Shake: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 6-9 p.m.

Charles Esten: Live music at the Coves Amphitheater. Gates open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. 

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.

Fuzzy Logic: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Noah Spencer: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Annalyse Marie: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 2-4 p.m.

Jimmy Wilson: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 2 p.m.

August 24, 2023

Game Night: Play Jenga, Yardzee, Corn Hole and Connect Four. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. at Bottles and Bites. 4-10 p.m. 

Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. Learn how it works.

Karaoke Thursdays: At Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7 p.m. 

Wildlife Canoe Tour: Paddle alongside a guide from SML State Park to look for wildlife on shore, in the air and below the surface of SML. 9-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Trinity Treasures: Huge sale of used household goods, furniture and more at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Look Back at Smith Mountain Lake: Ranger-led program at SML State Park that explores what was here before the lake was built and how hydroelectric power works. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Travis Reigh: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Elizabeth Davidson: Live music at Bottles & Bites. 6-9 p.m.

Vintage Reign: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 7-10 p.m.

One Take: Live music at Hot Shots Bar & Grill 7:30-10:30 p.m.

U.B.U. Band: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Blackwater Band: Live music at Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge. 8-11 p.m.

Aspiring Anglers Youth Fishing Tournament: Open to youth up to and including age 14. Prizes and lunch included. 8:30 a.m. at SML State Park.

Big Little Poker Run: Fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia. Start at 10 a.m. at Mango’s Bar & Grill and head by boat to 6-7 card stops around the lake. Live music, food and prizes at Mango’s at 5 p.m.

SML Cornhole Championships: Competition to benefit Children’s Assistive Technology Service (CATS) sponsored by the SML Civitan Club. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at SML Pavilion.

Marie Anderson: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Noah Spencer: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 2-4 p.m.

Percy Abell: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Seph Custer & The Flatbreaks: Live music at Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina. 6-9 p.m.

Disco Party: With DJ Cal at Bottles & Bites. 6-9 p.m.

SML Dance Battle: Participate or watch in categories such as salsa, pop, country, hip hop, freestyle, line dancing and jazz. 6-9 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Karaoke: at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. 7-10 p.m.

The Frequency: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Music in the Park: Live music by the Handmade Music by Floyd Country Store and a performance by the Old Dominion Cloggers at SML State Park. 8-10 p.m.

Tate Tuck: Live music at Drifter’s. 2-5 p.m.

Dave & Becky: Live music at Mango’s Bar & Grill. 7:30 p.m.

Christian Q.: Live music at Portside Grill and Bar. 6-8 p.m.

Yappy Hour: Dress up your pooch and head to Bottles & Bites for treats and prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits local animal shelters. You’re also encouraged to bring a can of pet food or a toy to donate. 4-10 p.m.

Moneta Farmers Market: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, bread, jams, jellies, and more, plus local artisans. Downtown Moneta. 3-7 p.m.

August 31, 2023

Historical Pontoon Boat Tour: Ride with a guide from SML State Park to learn the history of how the lake was created, the origin of the park and more. 9:30-11 a.m. at SML State Park.

Game Night: Play Jenga, Yardzee, Corn Hole and Connect Four. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. at Bottles and Bites. 4-10 p.m. 

Texas Hold ‘em Poker: Enjoy two games of poker (6 p.m. and 8 p.m.) in this fun-filled weekly Poker League at Hot Shots Bar & Grill. Learn how it works.

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